Society, individuals, and governments all have their own definition of good. They vary slightly, but are still followed. However, when the definition of good is manipulated to fit someone's character, it loses its meaning. In the narrative A Good Man is Hard to Find, the narrator creates a new definition of good; however, the same goes for the characters. Ultimately, the antagonist's definition of good, which represents only his values, along with his selfish and manipulative nature, results in his downfall; the author uses biblical allusions and a series of plot twists to emphasize these tragic flaws. The grandmother defines "good" as that which has the same values ​​as hers: material wealth and appearance. Grandma said she would do well to marry Mr. Teagarden because he was a gentleman and... a very rich man. In this part of the story the grandmother craves the wealth and status that Mr. Teagarden could have provided her. In The Melancholy Tyrant: Democracy and Tranny in Flannery O'Connor's “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” author Mark Mitchell uses psychological criticism to analyze the characters and their relationships with each other. "The old lady's worries remain perpetually focused on herself, because as soon as the Misfit consoles her she looks at him and asks: 'You wouldn't shoot a lady, would you?' The presence of children, grandchildren and the obvious danger to them make this investigation chilling in its solitary concern. The family is so disintegrated that the natural affection of a mother for her child or a grandmother for her grandchildren seems to evaporate. a real threat presents itself” (Mitchell 214). that God forgives and lets her go to Heaven with her family The readers are judging along with the Misfit and believe that because he cannot justify his sins he should go to Hell she has sinned similarly to Grandma, but how can she still be saved. In the journey from life to death, Grandma's sins or tragic flaws of Greed, Pride, and Laziness ultimately lead to her downfall; however, he sees Jesus and comes to believe in God and continues on to Heaven. Her definition of good along with her selfish and manipulative nature begin to lead to her destruction. Luckily, God has enough grace and forgiveness to give her and she travels to Heaven. O'Conner writes this tale to show society that he thought he was sinning; they can still be forgiven.